Project Coordinator (Engineering)

Job Details

• This role supports the management of the solar connection process, specifically the interconnection application queues in Colorado, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

• Key responsibilities include processing applications, coordinating consultants, handling administrative tasks, managing consultant invoices, facilitating communication with internal stakeholders (PM team, DER management, DER engineering), managing KPIs related to lean processes, coordinating customer communication via Salesforce portal, and answering technical customer and developer questions with support from engineering.

• The role includes daily reporting on applications, prioritizing work based on KPIs, answering and escalating technical questions from customers, coordinating the contract signing process, participating in meetings to review application status, tracking follow-ups from stakeholders, and supporting application flow and consultant coordination.

• The contractor will work closely with internal groups such as the DER engineering team, DER management, PM team, and external developers/customers.

• Collaborative, cross-functional, and highly communicative. The role includes coordination between various internal departments and regular interaction with external stakeholders.

• Shift: Denver: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; or Minneapolis: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience and a technical background (engineering or project management), with a 2-4 year degree (or equivalent experience).

• Project coordination/management (meeting facilitation, scheduling, tracking tasks)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Familiarity with Salesforce and Excel

• Technical understanding of utilities or electrical engineering

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Communication

• Problem-solving

• Adaptability

• Time management

• Collaborative/teamwork

• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience

• Experience in utility or renewable energy sectors

• Project management certifications

• Experience coordinating technical projects or customer communications

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.